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Svalbard’s Global Seed Vault: Insurance for Humanity’s Future
Norway | Svalbard

Svalbard’s Global Seed Vault: Insurance for Humanity’s Future

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There is many interesting aspects to Svalbard, but one of the more fascinating things is the presence of a Global Seed Vault. Read on to find out about the vault and its role in the future of humanity. For those who are unaware, Svalbard is the name given to the archipelago that resides right at…

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15 fun facts about Svalbard & Longyearbyen
Norway | Svalbard

15 fun facts about Svalbard & Longyearbyen

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Longyearbyen and by extension, Svalbard are very interesting places. I guess that’s to be expected about an isolated archipelago at the top of the globe. Here are some facts about Svalbard for your next trivia night. What’s interesting about Svalbard? As a gateway to the Arctic Circle, it’s essentially got the most northern… just about…

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Oslo – The Silent City
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Oslo – The Silent City

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The first thing that struck me about Oslo was just how quiet it was. Walking down a street in the centre of the city and passing maybe two people. Being part of a crowd of five in a café. Navigating Oslo’s Zoological Museum and not seeing a single child. Walking through a park in sunset…

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